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BearSpray
Shack

BearSpray
Shack

Brown bear
Hassle free 24/7 rental machines making it super duper easy to rent bear spray for ONLY the days you need it–all at a price that won’t attack your wallet.

Rentals start as low as $10.

Locations

Locations around Glacier
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Glacier National Park

Locations around Yellowstone
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Yellowstone National Park

Locations in Grand Teton
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Grand Teton National Park

Bear Spray Rental Kiosk

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How it Works

Bear Spray Shack is similar to your favorite red movie rental box but for bear spray. You can rent AND return our bear spray canisters straight at the rental machine.

We geek out on technology, and the programing behind Bear Spray Shack validates that every canister rented will be un-sprayed, at full volume, and safe for re-distribution.

Walk-up Rentals

Bear Spray Shack has the first and only completely automated bear spray rental vending machines. Just walk-up and follow the on screen instructions. Check our Real Time Inventory Status before heading out.

Scan the Can

Every canister has a QR code on the side that will bring you to our On the Go page. Perfect for those who need instructions on how to use bear spray or anyone wanting a quick refresher.

Any Location Drop Off

Multiple 24/7 Shack locations means returning your can of bear spray has never been easier. Even if you’re out exploring nature from dusk to dawn, you can conveniently return your rental to any location, any time.

Don’t Skip the BS

Rentals start as low as $10.

OUR SHACK HAS YOUR BACK

Bear Safety

When it comes to preserving your safety, peace of mind, and outdoor wildlife playgrounds at large, we believe that arming yourself with bear spray shouldn’t be a complicated or costly process.

Be Bear Aware

West Yellowstone Shack

Protection for the ‘outdoorsy’ people

How To Use
Bear Spray

If you’re not sure where to start with bear spray, we’ve got some tips and a step-by-step guide for how to use it that will make your life a lot easier—and maybe even save it!

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  • Did you know? Brown bears and grizzlies are actually the same species, Ursus arctos, found in different areas. The larger coastal Alaskan bears are called brown bears, while those living inland are called grizzlies (subspecies Ursus arctos horribilis, which makes us think we should have been in charge of naming bears). Alaskan brown bears tend to be larger, topping out at around 1,650 pounds versus a grizzly’s 200-700 pounds ⚖️. Brown bears also eat more animal protein such as salmon 🐟 and have slightly different coloring. Have you seen both subspecies? Let us know!
  • 🚯 In case you needed another reason to rent instead of buy bear spray, it helps keep the cans out of the trash in gateway communities like Gardiner and Cooke City. Why is this important? Aside from the fact that it should be obvious not to throw away a pressurized container full of flammable contents, these canisters are actually causing a problem for sanitation workers at the transfer station in Park County, MT. Bear spray can explode as trash is moved or crushed, causing major delays and eye irritation for workers. Help keep bear spray cans out of the landfill, and keep money in your pocket - rent, don’t buy! Thanks to @sfgate for mentioning us as an alternative option. Some additional options if you bought bear spray and didn't use it, and are ending your trip in the Jackson, Wyoming area: You can drop it at the Jackson airport prior to flying out. These canisters are then transported to the local recycling center. You can also drop off bear spray at the recycling center during business hours (M-F, 9-5) for a fee of $2 per canister.
  • This is who answers your DMs and emails…just kidding! Betty is way too busy with bear things like digging for tubers and pulling apart old logs. 🪵 While our incredible wit and response time might lead you to believe we are a large corporation, we’re actually a team of two (three if you count Betty the Spokesbear, but she’s a little hard to reach sometimes)! We created Bear Spray shack to solve a problem we experienced firsthand - the lack of bear spray rental options at national parks. We saw this not only as a convenience issue, but also an environmental and safety concern. When you rent from one of our bear spray rental machines, you’re seeing the product of long hours of engineering work and a deep love of the outdoors. Thanks for helping us keep visitors, bears, and the environment safe! 🌎
  • 💅 On your hip belt: Fashionable, pragmatic, values self and wildlife, forward-thinker, hilarious, sick dance moves 🎒 On your backpack sternum strap: Prepared, flexible, hair looks good in every photo 😵‍💫 None: Taking YOLO too far, not sure if in Yosemite or Yellowstone, feels awkward because everyone else remembered their bear spray How do you carry your bear spray? Wrong answers only.
  • It’s time! Our bear spray machines have been BEARY carefully transported and installed at various locations in Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks! Check out our website for a full list of locations and opening dates. And if you’re a local, you no longer have to let your aunt borrow your bear spray when she visits. She can rent her own.
  • If you come from a place that either doesn’t have bears, or is home to only black bears, you might never have carried bear spray. You might also be wondering how the heck you’re supposed to tell the difference between a black bear and a grizzly bear. Bear university is in session! Here are a few ways to be the smartest person on your trip and ID a bear. Visual differences: - Shoulder Hump: Grizzly bears have a muscle mass on their shoulders that allows them to dig and strike with their paws more effectively. This is the distinctive ‘shoulder hump,’ which black bears lack, and our favorite way to ID a bear from afar. - Rump: When walking, a grizzly’s rump will appear lower than its shoulders, whereas a black bear’s rump will be higher. - Face and ears: A grizzly’s snout will appear ‘dished’ in side profile, while a black bear’s will appear straighter. Black bears have larger, more oval-shaped ears, while grizzlies have smaller, rounder ears. - Claws: Grizzly bears have much longer claws than black bears - up to 4” long vs less than 2”. We hope you aren’t close enough to a bear to see these. For bear safety information, visit https://bearsprayshack.com/bear-safety/ 👀 Do you have a favorite bear sighting memory? Let us know in the comments.
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